Chard-Wrapped Fish with Lemon and Olive
Chard-Wrapped Fish with Lemon and Olive is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Finely zest and juice both lemons.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionFinely zest and juice both lemons.
Reserve the juice and half the zest.
In a small bowl, combine the remaining zest with the olives, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, 2 tablespoons of the chopped cilantro leaves, 1 teaspoon garlic, and the red pepper flakes until incorporated.
Bring a small pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Use a knife to separate the leaves from the chard stems so you have 2 leaves from each stem.
Thinly slice the stems crosswise.
Dip the chard leaves in the boiling water for 10 seconds to soften; drain, cool slightly, and pat dry.
Cut the fish into 8 equal-sized pieces, season with salt and pepper, and spread 2 teaspoons of the olive mixture on each piece of fish.
Place 1 piece of fish on a piece of chard and roll it up; use the extra 2 leaves to patch any parts that need extra wrapping.
Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the onion and cook, stirring, until tender and lightly golden, 8 to 9 minutes.
Add the chard stems with the remaining 3 teaspoons garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the flour and cook, stirring, until absorbed, 1 minute.
Add the reserved lemon zest and juice with the stock, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring, until the liquid thickens and bubbles, 2 to 3 minutes.
Stir in most of the remaining cilantro.
Nestle the fish in the skillet, scatter the tomatoes and whole olives over the fish, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until the fish is opaque and the chard can be cut easily, 10 minutes.
Serve over the grain of your choice with sauce spooned over the top; garnish with cilantro.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.